IMPLEMENTATION OF PWPER RECOMMENDATIONS
13.1 Introduction
In order to effectively implement PWPER recommendations, an Implementation Matrix is provided in this Chapter. The Matrix puts exclusive attention on the recommendations made for each of the 12 Chapters and the Terms of Reference therein. In each Chapter, the Matrix guides on the actual activities and tasks to be carried out while implementing the recommendations.
The Matrix also guides implementing bodies, including Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and other related institutions. Further, it provides estimated timelines for implementing each activity of the recommendations.
The overall responsibility of implementing the recommendations shall vest in the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education. It is recommended that there be established a Committee to be known as Ministerial Education Reform Implementation Advisory Committee (MERIAC). The membership of the committee shall include representation from the PWPER to provide institutional memory.
13.2 Implementation Matrix
The detailed implementation matrix is provided below.
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CHAPTER 4: TEACHER EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT
| Chapter 4 (a): To study, assess and make recommendations on the teacher education and training framework for both Pre-service and In-service. | |||
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| Develop guidelines on how all teachers who graduated before 2023 undergo a mandatory one-year retooling and upgrading programme for compliance with the curriculum change. | (i) Develop guidelines for retooling teachers in the service and those entering the service.
(ii) Enforce that only teachers who have undertaken the mandatory training are allowed to teach in all basic education institutions. |
– MoE | 1 Year |
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CHAPTER 5: FINANCING OF BASIC EDUCATION
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CHAPTER 6: EQUITY AND INCLUSION
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| (v) Establish additional learning spaces within and around informal urban settlements to enhance access for learners in APBET institutions and street children.
(vi) Develop and implement a policy on education for prisoners. (vii) Develop and operationalise a framework for accelerated Learning for Out of School Children(OOSC). |
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| Rationalise senior ad- ministrative positions, review and strength- en internal financial management systems towards making them sustainable. Merge unviable Universities. | (i) Develop guidelines on the internal financial management of Universities and TVETs.
(ii) Develop guidelines for merging unviable Universities. |
– MoE/National Treasury/ Universities/ TVET institutions | 2 Years |
CHAPTER 11: LAWS GOVERNING TERTIARY EDUCATION
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